We are currently recruiting an experienced Program Manager (Powertrain) to join our team supporting our client in the automotive industry. This is a 2 - 4 year contract term position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Early Phase - Program Tasks
- Program Start thru OEM Equipment Delivery / Retool
- Program Timing – MS Excel project timing summary for key milestones with monthly, weekly, and daily templates depending on scope of work
- Program Timing – Work independently / with program timing resource to create MS Project timing database & inputs into master schedule, report outputs
- Program Timing – Lead OEM (Equipment Supplier) timing oversight & timing meeting coordination – inputs to master schedule & project timing summaries
- Program Financials – Update indicated Cost Tracking documents & Program Check book
- Program Reporting – Lead / Support updates / publish of various program review decks
- Program Reviews – Lead new program review discipline
- Product Engineering Partnership – interface with System & Component Product, Manufacturing, Support Teams (SPMT, CPMT)
- Program Disciplines – Lead / Support Program Deliverable (Integrator) assessments, monitor & track issues to closure, engage with plant floor “whiteboard” activity from installation start through commission
- Equipment Readiness – Lead / Support the Machine Tryout (MTO – Make Like Production (MLP) Part Ordering process & track status
- Manpower Planning – Lead / Support Installation & Commissioning skilled trade allocation requirements
- Program Issue Management – Lead / Support AIM issues management system tracking & closure
- Program Change Control – Lead / Support engineering change control activity & global coordination
Late Phase - Program Launch
- Program Launch Planning – Lead / Support coordination of pre-production build activity
- Program Launch Reporting – Lead / Support program scorecard activity / review discipline from Launch Readiness thru Buy Off
- Program Launch Execution – Lead / Support Production Trail Run (PTR) activity including serial number tracking, issue documentation, and engineering review follow up
- Program Launch Data Management – Utilize Machine Monitoring Reporting Tools (FIS, IIOT) to support new program team through completion of launch (Rate of Climb – ROC)
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor degree in relevant Business / Engineering Technology field or Engineering degree preferred
- 10 years of Program Engineer/Management experience in a high-volume, automotive production manufacturing environment. Preference given to candidates with previous equipment installation and buy-off experience from an OEM
- Project Management / Coordination / Communication
- MS Office Suite (MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
OTHER PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
- Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates
MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
